Notes from Tuesday’s morning skate

Ellis in goal: Dan Ellis will get the start in goal against Calgary tonight. On Dec. 19, Ellis stopped 29 of 32 shots against the Flames during Nashville’s 5-3 road win.

“They have a big group over there,” Ellis said. “They have dangerous forwards and they play with speed. They’re very strong defensively and have a world-class goalie. They have a really good mix of players that complements their system very well. They’re playing well lately, so we have to play our best hockey.”

Back soon: Nashville forward Martin Erat skated with the team on Tuesday, one day after skating by himself.

Erat said he is getting back into the flow but doesn’t want to return if he’s only “60- or 70-percent.”

“Marty won’t play tonight, but Thursday is optimistic and Saturday is getting to be at that possible stage,” Coach Barry Trotz said.

Erat has missed the past two games with a sprained knee. He leads Nashville in goals (14) and points (27).